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LR54 MGJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,989 mi
Last recorded70,989 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 MGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 70,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 69,539 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 67,983 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 67,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 66,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 65,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 63,884 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 59,873 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,189 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 52,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Worn

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wiper Blade Worn

Pass 4 May 2016 50,336 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,159 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,468 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 40,460 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,748 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 31,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f jacking point rubber missing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 26,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,375 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,448 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,337 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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LR54 MGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR54 MGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR54 MGJ registered?

LR54 MGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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